Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD), a State University of the NCT of Delhi, has advertised regular faculty posts under Advt. No. AUD/55-1(67)/Rect./2026/1026 dated 21 October 2026. Two of them are in the School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies, open to Law or any Social Science/Humanities discipline: one Professor (SC) and one Associate Professor (OBC).
At a glance.
2 law-side posts · Professor (SC-01), Pay Level 14 · Associate Professor (OBC-01), Pay Level 13A · Ph.D. required · Apply online, then send the hard copy by post · Last date: 3 weeks from publication in Employment News.
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Law Vacancies
| Post | School | Discipline | Category | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies | Law or any Social Science/Humanities discipline | SC – 1 | Pay Level 14 (₹1,44,200–2,18,200) |
| Associate Professor | School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies | Law or any Social Science/Humanities discipline | OBC – 1 | Pay Level 13A (₹1,31,400–2,17,100) |
The advertisement has 8 posts in all (2 Professor, 6 Associate Professor) across six schools; the other six are in Education, Urban Studies, Management, History and Heritage studies. One of the 8 posts is horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Eligibility (Associate Professor, Law)
- A good academic record, with a Ph.D. in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline.
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade).
- At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience at Assistant Professor level or equivalent, with at least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a research score of 75 under the UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Desirable: a Ph.D. in any Social Science with a focus on Law, along with an undergraduate degree in Law.
Allied areas of specialisation listed in the advertisement include Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Human Rights Law, Sociology of Law, Public International Law, Environmental Law, Jurisprudence, Legal History, Law and Political Economy, Law and Society and Judicial Process.
Eligibility (Professor)
As per the UGC Regulations, 2018: a Ph.D. in the concerned or allied discipline, published work of high quality with at least 10 research publications and a research score of 120, and at least 10 years of teaching or research experience, with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates. Check the advertisement for the full criteria.
Important Dates
| Event | As per official advertisement |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 21 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | Three weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Last date for hard copy | Four weeks from the date of publication in Employment News |
AUD has not yet put up a separate notice with the calendar dates for this advertisement. Some job sites quote 27 November 2026; confirm the date on the AUD careers page before relying on it.
Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000 (non-refundable)
- SC, ST, PwD and women: no fee
How to Apply
- Apply online on the University’s recruitment portal: audrec.samarth.edu.in.
- Pay the fee online where applicable and take a printout of the submitted form.
- Send the printout with self-attested, indexed and paginated copies of documents to the Deputy Registrar (Recruitment & Promotion Cell), Room No. 31A, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate Campus, Delhi 110006, preferably by Registered or Speed Post.
- Write the name of the post and discipline on top of the envelope. Late hard copies are rejected, and the University is not responsible for postal delays.
Selection
Applications are screened and shortlisted under the UGC Regulations, 2018 and the University’s norms. Shortlisted candidates are called for interview before a Selection Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many law posts are there at AUD in this advertisement?
Two: one Professor (SC) and one Associate Professor (OBC), in the School of Legal and Socio-Political Studies.
Are there Assistant Professor (Law) posts?
No, not in this advertisement.
Can a non-law Ph.D. apply?
Yes. The discipline is Law or any Social Science/Humanities discipline, though for Associate Professor a Ph.D. with a focus on Law plus an LL.B. is desirable.